功德圆满
功德圆满 (gōng dé yuán mǎn) literally means “merit and virtue complete” and expresses “successful completion”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Successful completion
Pronunciation: gōng dé yuán mǎn Literal meaning: Merit and virtue complete
Origin & Usage
The expression came out of Buddhist practice, where the merit (功德) accumulated through a rite — sutras chanted, offerings made, a service carried to its proper end — is described as complete and round (圆满). 圆 is doing real work there: not merely finished but closed, with nothing left ragged. Secular Chinese borrowed the expression whole and now applies it to any undertaking brought to a clean end, a conference that ran its course, a project delivered. It keeps a faint ceremonial warmth, which is why it turns up in closing remarks far more often than in the middle of anything.
Examples
English: "After years of hard work, his project achieved a perfect conclusion"
Chinese: 经过多年的努力，他的项目功德圆满
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 功德圆满 mean in English?
功德圆满 (gōng dé yuán mǎn) literally translates to “Merit and virtue complete” and is used to express “Successful completion”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 功德圆满 used?
Situation: After years of hard work, his project achieved a perfect conclusion
What is the pinyin for 功德圆满?
The pinyin pronunciation for 功德圆满 is “gōng dé yuán mǎn”.